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Ancient India
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Post-Gupta North India - gold dinar of Prakashaditya (c.550-600 AD), 'horseman-Lion Slayer' type, Altekar p. 285, Pl.XV, 9.28g. Obv: King wearing conical helmet, riding a horse and striking at a lion that attacks him frontally with a sword, a 'Garuda' standard in the backdrop; Brahmi legend Divam Jayati from 9 to 12 o'clock and letter Ru between the horse's legs. Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated cross-legged on a lotus, holding lotus in one hand and a noose in the other; Tamgha in the left field and Brahmi legend Sri Prakashaditya to right; tiny gash on reverse. |
Estimate
Rs. 3,50,000-4,50,000
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Sold For :
Rs. 3,50,000
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